Boys should protect themselves when going out.

At this moment, Gu Qingfeng was unaware that those demonic beings were secretly plotting how to better serve him and aid his cultivation. If he had known, he would surely have been moved to tears, exclaiming that he had found his true kin.

This was precisely why he adored demons and monsters—they never schemed or acted deceitfully. Their devotion was genuine, and their kindness came from the heart. Who wouldn’t love such demons?

"Is this Qing Shuang Peak? The scenery is truly breathtaking."

Gu Qingfeng stepped into the territory of Qing Shuang Peak, admiring the female disciples coming and going.

Today, with nothing pressing to attend to, he had come specifically to visit Lin, the Chief. Of course, it wasn’t to ogle the female disciples—even though Qing Shuang Peak was exclusively populated by them. His main objective was the Heaven-Sealing Forbidden Art.

Lin, the Chief, was the only female chief among the sect’s leaders and a representative figure of the Sword Formation lineage. The Heaven-Sealing Forbidden Art was under her control.

Gu Qingfeng had long coveted this technique—it was the key to whether he could act recklessly in front of those formidable demons and monsters. After all, no one wanted to be carefree one moment and sealed away the next.

"Excuse me, where might I find Lin, the Chief?"

Gu Qingfeng casually stopped a rather attractive female disciple to ask.

The moment the disciple laid eyes on Gu Qingfeng’s striking features, her gaze flickered, her face flushed, and she stammered, "Senior Brother, why are you looking for Lin, the Chief?"

Gu Qingfeng smiled faintly. "Why call me Senior Brother? I’m your Senior Uncle."

That simple smile made the female disciple’s face turn even redder.

"Senior Uncle? Ah! You’re Gu Qingfeng, Senior Uncle Gu?" The disciple suddenly realized, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

The legends of Gu Qingfeng—his dual sacred physique, his emperor-like potential, his celestial beauty—had spread throughout the Sword Sect in no time.

"I’d long heard that Senior Uncle Gu was peerlessly handsome, a rare and extraordinary man. I thought the rumors were exaggerated, but now that I’ve seen you in person, I realize they didn’t do you justice!" The disciple clasped her hands together, her voice brimming with adoration.

Gu Qingfeng sighed inwardly at her reaction. He was already handsome enough, but now, with the addition of the Goddess-Slaying Divine Body, his charm had reached unprecedented heights—he was practically a walking embodiment of allure.

And just like that, another admirer was added to his list.

"Disciple-niece, I have urgent business with Lin, the Chief. Could you point me in the right direction?"

Gu Qingfeng’s standards were high these days. Ordinary beauties couldn’t even catch his eye—only the most exceptional ones could pique his interest. He had no patience for idle chatter.

"Lin, the Chief is at..." The disciple was about to give directions but suddenly changed her mind. "Senior Uncle Gu, Qing Shuang Peak’s terrain is quite complex. It’s hard to explain in just a few words. Why don’t I guide you there myself?"

Gu Qingfeng didn’t expose her little scheme—he knew she just wanted to spend more time with him.

"Very well, I appreciate your help."

"It’s no trouble at all! Guiding Senior Uncle is an honor!" The disciple beamed with excitement.

Meanwhile, she screamed internally: Ahhh! Senior Uncle Gu isn’t just devastatingly handsome—he’s also so polite!

And so, Gu Qingfeng set off under the female disciple’s guidance.

However, after walking for a while, he began to sense something amiss.

"Disciple-niece, are you sure this is the right path? Why does it seem like we’re heading deeper into seclusion?" Gu Qingfeng eyed the increasingly remote trail, devoid of any other people, his expression turning skeptical.

The disciple’s gaze flickered. "Senior Uncle, you might not know this, but Lin, the Chief prefers tranquility. That’s why her residence is in a more secluded area."

Gu Qingfeng’s suspicion grew. Why does this feel so familiar?

Is this woman leading me into the woods to...

Sure enough, after a short while, the disciple suddenly stumbled—as if she had twisted her ankle—and fell directly toward Gu Qingfeng.

"Ah!" she cried out, clinging to him.

She wrapped her arms tightly around him, her face contorted in pain. "Senior Uncle Gu, I think I sprained my ankle. Could you help me up?"

Gu Qingfeng’s lips twitched. This is beyond ridiculous! You’re a Divine Core Realm cultivator—you could regrow your foot if it were chopped off, yet you’re telling me you twisted your ankle on flat ground?

Truly, a man must always protect himself when out alone.

"Senior Uncle Gu, my cave dwelling is just ahead. Could you help me back there first?" The disciple looked up at him with pitiful eyes.

Gu Qingfeng sighed. Just as he was about to refuse, the disciple grew even bolder.

Who would’ve thought there was so much hidden beneath those loose robes?

"Fine. Since I’m your Senior Uncle, how can I refuse a disciple-niece’s request? Finding Lin, the Chief can wait. I’ll help you back to your cave first."

And so, Gu Qingfeng assisted the female disciple back to her dwelling and spent a considerable amount of time "treating" her injury.

Only after half a day did she finally recover.

Afterward, Gu Qingfeng finally learned Lin, the Chief’s true location from the disciple. This time, he didn’t dare stop any random person for directions—instead, he activated his Earth-Treading Golden Light technique and sped off.

He feared that if he asked again, he might never reach Lin, the Chief by the end of the day.

Soon, Gu Qingfeng met with Lin, the Chief.

"Gu... Junior Brother Gu, what brings you here today?" Lin, the Chief glanced at Gu Qingfeng’s increasingly radiant appearance before averting her gaze.

"Senior Sister Lin, I wish to learn the Heaven-Sealing Forbidden Art."

"Hmm, I expected as much. Since you’ve chosen the Sword Formation path, it’s only natural you’d seek the Heaven-Sealing Forbidden Art. However, while I did promise to teach it to you, that was under the condition that you joined my Qing Shuang lineage. Now that you belong to the Reverse Scale Peak, asking to learn Qing Shuang Peak’s secret technique is somewhat unreasonable."

Gu Qingfeng was momentarily stunned. What’s this? Is she forcing me to unleash the full power of my Goddess-Slaying Divine Body?

He studied Lin, the Chief’s exquisite, ageless beauty and her voluptuous, peach-like figure. Well, age is just a number...

But just then, Lin, the Chief abruptly changed her tone.

"However, as the bearer of dual sacred physiques and the Sword Sect’s foremost genius, you are entitled to certain privileges. Thus, learning the Heaven-Sealing Forbidden Art isn’t entirely out of the question—but you must agree to two conditions."

Damn!

She’s not going to make me sleep with her, is she?

Ah well, for the sake of the Heaven-Sealing Forbidden Art, I’ll endure.

"Very well, I agree," Gu Qingfeng said decisively.

Lin, the Chief chuckled. "Junior Brother Gu, you haven’t even heard the conditions yet."

"I trust Senior Sister wouldn’t harm me."

"Of course not. Listen carefully. The first condition is that after mastering the Heaven-Sealing Forbidden Art, you must dedicate time to teaching Qing Shuang Peak’s disciples about formation techniques."

Gu Qingfeng blinked. Just lecturing? That simple?

"Agreed."

"The second condition—you must challenge the Sword Pagoda!"